2008 ANNUAL MISSIONS CONFERENCE

We will celebrate our 51st Annual Missions Conference, "Opening the Door to Europe," April 26-May 4. Submit an Online Faith Promise Commitment.

SCHEDULE
On April 26 and 27, Dr. Ted Noble, who served as President of Greater Europe Mission from 1992-August 2007, will address the needs and issues of Western Europe.

The following weekend, May 3 and 4, Dr. Kuzmic, will focus on Eastern Europe.  Dr. Kuzmic, a native of Slovenia and a citizen of Croatia, is considered the foremost evangelical scholar in Eastern Europe and an internationally recognized authority on the subject of Christian response to Marxism, as well as Christian ministry in post-Communist contexts.

The week's events kick off with a Women's Brunch, "Rekindling the Light and the Hope," on Saturday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m.  Malinda Brown, the featured speaker, and her husband Alan have served with ACSI for 10 years equipping and encouraging teachers and principals of Christian schools throughout Eastern Europe.  Tickets are $7 and will be on sale at Black Rock before and after worship sevices starting Saturday, April 5.

On Wednesday evening, April 30, at 5:45, everyone is invited to Café Christo,a multi-cultural dining and café experience.  Cost will be $8 per person with a family cap of $40. All adults and children over the age of 3 must have a ticket. Children’s tickets will be $3; under 3 free.

Wednesday evening's program featuring Alan and Malinda Brown and Don and Barbara Borgman will begin at 7:00.  Alan and Malinda will share about their ministry in Eastern Europe and Don and Barbara will report on the successful completion, publication, and distribution of the Sanuma translation of the New Testament.  It will be an evening of celebration!

At the Men's Breakfast, on Saturday morning, May 3, at 8:30 a.m. the men will enjoy a veritable feast.  Cost for the tickets will be $6 and will be available for sale at Black Rock starting April 12.  Further details to follow.

Preschool and elementary age children will enjoy games, crafts, stories and visits with missionaries during the Children's Program on Sunday evening, April 27, 6:00; Wednesday evening, April 30, 7:00; and Sunday evening, May 4, 6:00.  Nursery will also be provided.

Join us during the conference to hear about what God is doing in Europe and to learn about how you can be involved.  It will be a great opportunity, also, to get to know and encourage our missionaries who will be visiting and sharing about their ministries.  We have the privilege of hosting missionaries from Niger, Hungary, Germany, Brazil, England, Mexico and the U.S.